8245 S California Avenue, Chicago IL 60652
$220,000

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Property Description

CHARM, POTENTIAL, AND A LOCATION WORTH A CLOSER LOOK! Welcome home to this adorable brick one story home where opportunity awaits! Situated on a moderately traveled residential block without heavy through traffic, this home offers a cozy layout with 2 main-level bedrooms, a welcoming living room, kitchen, and hardwood floors that add warmth and character. The lower level provides additional flexibility, including a room currently being used as a bedroom, offering possibilities for a home office, guest space, or other uses. Step outside and discover an ample-sized rear yard with room for gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat, plus a 2-car garage for convenient parking and storage. Ready for personal touches and updates throughout, this property presents an appealing opportunity for owner-occupants looking to create a home that reflects their style or investors seeking their next project. Located in Chicago's Ashburn community, enjoy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along 79th Street, 87th Street, Western Avenue, and Kedzie Avenue. Nearby recreational attractions include Hayes Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Marquette Park, while CTA transportation, Metra's SouthWest Service, and major thoroughfares provide connections throughout the surrounding area. THE SPACE IS HERE, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE YOURS! Bring your ideas, explore the potential, and schedule your showing before this opportunity passes you by!

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $220,000
  • Property Taxes $2,863
  • Square Feet 0
  • Year Built 1942
  • Status Active
  • Market Time 8

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 5
  • Number of Bedrooms 2
  • Number of Bathrooms 1
  • Primary Bedroom

  • Room Size 13X12
  • Floor Level Main
  • Primary Bathroom None
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 12X11
  • Floor Level Main
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 16X12
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 16X14
  • Floor Level Main
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 14X13
  • Floor Level Main

Interior Features

  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Air Conditioning None

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 81-90 Years
  • Recent Rehab No
  • Parking

  • # of Cars 2

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township Lake
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property 83rd St E/w To California N To Subject.
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 2862.9
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 19362240730000
  • Lot Information

  • Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre

Listed by Tamika Marks for Trademarks & Associates | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 11/12/2026 12:32 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Explore Wrightwood

Located on the southwest edge of the city, Wrightwood is a diverse middle-class neighborhood of manicured lawns and yellow-brick bungalows that was recently cited by The New York Times as a model for successful, harmonious integration in an urban setting. Much like other parts of Chicago, in Wrightwood businesses and restaurants are concentrated mainly along the neighborhood's major thoroughfares, while the rest of community is filled with neat residential blocks. Affordable housing has long made Wrightwood an attractive place to set up housekeeping, and the variety of architectural styles make sure every homeowner gets exactly what they are looking for in a home. The neighborhood's public park is an added bonus for those who like to indulge in outdoor recreation and appreciate a little breathing room. There is even an indoor swimming pool on hand for Wrightwood resident of all ages to enjoy.

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